Beckman Coulter AutoMate 2500 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 12

Safety Notice
Intended use
Indicates that the product was tested and has met the certification requirements for
electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical products in Canada and the United States.
Figure 1
Intended use
The AutoMate 2500 Family is a series of semi-open pre and post-analytical sample
processing and sorting systems. The system automates the process of sorting, decapping,
and archiving samples. The tube and cap type and cap color of a sample is identified.
Optional features include:
• Aliquot module to create labeled secondary tubes and detect that the sample volume is
sufficient for the requested aliquots
• Recapper module to reseal decapped tubes for archiving
Misuse
Important
Only use AutoMate 2500 Family systems for the intended use!
Any use of AutoMate 2500 Family systems which is not explicitly defined in this manual as
compliant with the intended use is regarded as a violation of the intended use. Any use or
operation of 2500 Family systems beyond the intended use will render warranty and
liability claims null and void.
Violation of the intended use include:
• Modifications to the system installation or configuration (contact your local Beckman
Coulter representative)
• Use of accessories or consumables not approved by Beckman Coulter
• Operation of the system by untrained staff
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